Audition Tips

 Tip #1

Sing a song you love! 1

Tip #2

When picking an audition song for your musical theater audition, try to pick a song that's in the same genre and character as the show and part you are auditioning for. Generally you do not sing a song from the actual show you are auditioning for. Director's don't want to hear 20 actors sing the same song so be creative. But, if callbacks are held, you may be asked to sing songs from the show, so be prepared..(See list below for some suggestions)

Tip #3

Trust the directors and the choices they make. Sometimes you will not cast for the part you auditioned for. Sometimes you end up in a part you didn't originally consider. However, upon learning more about that particular role, you may decide that part was a better fit for you anyways. You just have to trust their judgement. Remember, they've usually been doing this a lot longer than you so they are pretty good about knowing who would be the best fit for what part.

Tip #4

Don't waste a lot of money buying a book with a bunch of songs you'll never sing. You can purchase sheet music online these days and pay for only one song at a time.

http://www.MusicNotes.com
http://www.SheetMusicPlus.com

Tip #5

If you are a beginner, at our theater -it's perfectly acceptable to sing the "Happy Birthday" song for your audition if you don't know any Broadway musical songs. However, if you have been auditioning for awhile, but not getting the leads you feel you deserve, you might want to consider getting some training from a reputable vocal coach.

Younger actors don't need to shell out a lot of money for professional vocal coaches as their voices will be changing and too much stress on vocal chords may do more harm than good. However, a good vocal coach will work within a child's limitations and not strain their vocal chords. They should also work with their students on audition prep to help them feel more prepared and confident when they walk in for the audition.